Soundness has released version 3 of the SoundSoap audio noise reduction software, previously a BIAS product.

SoundSoap 3 is designed to solve audio noise problems like unwanted hiss and background noises, clicks, pops, crackles, electrical hum, and rumble. The new version adds new features, a new user interface, and 64-bit compatibility.

SoundSoap is designed to be useful for anyone creating videos, screencasts, podcasts, LP restoration, music, or dialogue. SoundSoap 3 works as a standalone application or as an audio software plug-in for use in DAW applications like GarageBand, Logic X, Digital Performer, and Final Cut Pro X. The SoundSoap standalone application also can be used with iMovie, iPhoto, Premiere, Skype, or any other audiovisual software.

SoundSoap 3 has a new user interface, including an improved high-resolution Wash Window. The Wash Window enables users to visualize the "before" and "after" results of the noise reduction processing. Earlier versions of SoundSoap required 2-3 seconds of isolated material to use the Learn Noise feature. SoundSoap 3 has an improved Learn Noise feature that allows learning from any length portion of the media, for as long as the Learn Noise button is pressed.

The standalone SoundSoap 3 application now features audio recording. After media files have been cleaned with SoundSoap, they can now be shared with one click directly to Facebook, Email, Messaging, AirDrop, and more.

SoundSoap 3 works as a standalone application, and as Audio Unit and VST audio plug-ins. The SoundSoap 3 plug-ins require Mac OS 10.6 or later, and the standalone version requires Mac OS 10.9 or later. The standalone version of SoundSoap 3 reads all major audio and video file formats, including QuickTime, H.264, CAF, DV, WAV and AIFF.

Price: SoundSoap 3 includes the standalone application and plug-in versions, and costs $149. SoundSoap 3 for Mac OS in Audio Unit and VST formats is available now, and SoundSoap 3 for Windows will be available soon. SoundSoap 3 can be purchased and downloaded directly from the Soundness.